The Minimum Requirements for Morality

Question 1

ability of the mind to think,
understand, and form judgments
by a process of logic.

Answer 1

reason

Question 2

manifesting objectivity for the
quality of being unbiased and
objective in creating moral
decisions

Answer 2

impartiality

Question 3

7 Step Moral Reasoning Model

Answer 3

1. Relevant facts
2. Ethical issues- broad systemic, corporate,
   and personal issues
3. Primary stakeholders
   affected by the ethical decision
4. Possible alternatives
5. Ethics of each alternative. How will each affect
   stakeholders? Apply the philosophies here
6. Practical constraints that implementation
7. Which alterative should be taken?

Question 4

The morally right thing to do is always the thing best supported by the

Answer 4

arguments

Question 5

Three Broad Types of Ethical Theory

Answer 5

Consequentialist theories, Nonconsequentialist theories, Agent-centered theories

Question 6

concerned with the ethical consequences of particular actions

Answer 6

Consequentialist theories

Question 7

concerned with the intentions of the person making ethical decisions

Answer 7

Nonconsequentialist theories

Question 8

concerned with the overall ethical status of individuals, or agents, and are less concerned

Answer 8

Agent-centered theories

Question 9

3 Approach Under the Consequentialist Theories are:

Answer 9

The Utilitarian Approach, Egoistic Approach, Common Good Approach

Question 9

3 Approach Under the Consequentialist Theories are:

Answer 9

The Utilitarian Approach, Egoistic Approach, Common Good Approach

Question 10

Approach for Non-consequentialist Theories

Answer 10

Duty-Based Approach, Rights Approach, Fairness or Justice Approach, Divine Command Approach

Question 11

Approach for Agent-centered Theories

Answer 11

Virtue Approach, Virtue Approach,

Question 12

Framework for Ethical Decision Making

Answer 12

Identify the problem -> collect facts -> explore the option -> weight the options -> decide on action -> reflect on outcome